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Messy Meets Meaningful: A Fil-Am Junk Journal Spring Meet-Up
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00 PM
Chicago · LILY Therapy & Wellness, Inc.
Messy Meets Meaningful: A Fil-Am Junk Journal Spring Meet-Up
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00 PM
Chicago · LILY Therapy & Wellness, Inc.
Eggstravaganza
Sat, Mar 28, 10:00 AM
Chicago · The Learning Experience - Sauganash
Eggstravaganza
Sat, Mar 28, 10:00 AM
Chicago · The Learning Experience - Sauganash
Book + Puzzle Swap
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00 PM
Chicago · EcoShip NFP
Book + Puzzle Swap
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00 PM
Chicago · EcoShip NFP
Save the Bees!
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM
DeKalb · Dekalb Public Library
Save the Bees!
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM
DeKalb · Dekalb Public Library
Liberty & Love Talking Circle - March 2026
Thursday at 5:30 PM
Chicago · American Indian Health Service of Chicago Inc
Liberty & Love Talking Circle - March 2026
Thursday at 5:30 PM
Chicago · American Indian Health Service of Chicago Inc
Children's & Family's Storytime Celebrating National Poetry Month
Sun, Apr 12, 1:00 PM
Highland Park · Ravinia Elementary School
Children's & Family's Storytime Celebrating National Poetry Month
Sun, Apr 12, 1:00 PM
Highland Park · Ravinia Elementary School
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Fri, Apr 24, 9:00 AM + 2 more
DeKalb · Dekalb Public Library
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Fri, Apr 24, 9:00 AM + 2 more
DeKalb · Dekalb Public Library
Spring Eggstravaganza at The Learning Experience - Gurnee
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00 PM
Gurnee · The Learning Experience - Gurnee
Spring Eggstravaganza at The Learning Experience - Gurnee
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00 PM
Gurnee · The Learning Experience - Gurnee
Yoga For Nourishment
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM
North Chicago · Greenbelt Cultural Center
Yoga For Nourishment
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM
North Chicago · Greenbelt Cultural Center
Almost full
Speed Friending
Sat, Mar 21, 3:00 PM
Chicago · 9 N Cicero Ave
Almost full
Speed Friending
Sat, Mar 21, 3:00 PM
Chicago · 9 N Cicero Ave
Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00 PM
DeKalb · Dekalb Public Library
Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00 PM
DeKalb · Dekalb Public Library
Spring Recalibration
Mon, Apr 27, 6:45 PM
Oak Park · Oak Park Public Library - Main Library
Spring Recalibration
Mon, Apr 27, 6:45 PM
Oak Park · Oak Park Public Library - Main Library
Bike Repair Skill Share
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Kozy's Cyclery Megastore
Bike Repair Skill Share
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Kozy's Cyclery Megastore
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Monday Night Mayhem Night Songs at Tony D's
Mon, Apr 13, 8:00 PM
Elmwood Park · 7725 W Belmont Ave
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Monday Night Mayhem Night Songs at Tony D's
Mon, Apr 13, 8:00 PM
Elmwood Park · 7725 W Belmont Ave
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Open Mic
Monday at 8:00 PM + 1 more
Maywood · 406 S 5th Ave
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Open Mic
Monday at 8:00 PM + 1 more
Maywood · 406 S 5th Ave
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TACOS, CARDS AND TEQUILA
Tuesday at 6:00 PM + 2 more
Maywood · Exclusive Bar And Grill
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TACOS, CARDS AND TEQUILA
Tuesday at 6:00 PM + 2 more
Maywood · Exclusive Bar And Grill
2026 Home Buying Seminar (English Seminar)
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Community Savings Bank
2026 Home Buying Seminar (English Seminar)
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Community Savings Bank
Volunteer Appreciation
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM
Evanston · The Fat Shallot Evanston
Volunteer Appreciation
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM
Evanston · The Fat Shallot Evanston
DGC Sprouts Youth Garden Club's Drive-Through Recycling Event
Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 AM
Darien · St John Lutheran Church
DGC Sprouts Youth Garden Club's Drive-Through Recycling Event
Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 AM
Darien · St John Lutheran Church
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Fat Rosie's Wednesday Loteria OR Trivia Fat with Stewpendous Productions!
Wednesday at 7:00 PM + 15 more
Lincolnwood · Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar
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Fat Rosie's Wednesday Loteria OR Trivia Fat with Stewpendous Productions!
Wednesday at 7:00 PM + 15 more
Lincolnwood · Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Messy Meets Meaningful: A Fil-Am Junk Journal Spring Meet-Up

Eggstravaganza

Book + Puzzle Swap

Save the Bees!

Which events are currently trending in Elgin?

The trending searches this month in Elgin are:

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Open Mic

TACOS, CARDS AND TEQUILA

Fat Rosie's Wednesday Loteria OR Trivia Fat with Stewpendous Productions!

Liberty & Love Talking Circle - March 2026

Messy Meets Meaningful: A Fil-Am Junk Journal Spring Meet-Up

Messy Meets Meaningful: A Fil-Am Junk Journal Spring Meet-Up

Eggstravaganza

Eggstravaganza

Book + Puzzle Swap

Book + Puzzle Swap

Save the Bees!

Save the Bees!

Liberty & Love Talking Circle - March 2026

Liberty & Love Talking Circle - March 2026

Children's & Family's Storytime Celebrating National Poetry Month

Children's & Family's Storytime Celebrating National Poetry Month

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Spring Eggstravaganza at The Learning Experience - Gurnee

Spring Eggstravaganza at The Learning Experience - Gurnee

Yoga For Nourishment

Yoga For Nourishment

Speed Friending

Speed Friending

Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days

Nellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days

Spring Recalibration

Spring Recalibration

Bike Repair Skill Share

Bike Repair Skill Share

Monday Night Mayhem Night Songs at Tony D's

Monday Night Mayhem Night Songs at Tony D's

Open Mic

Open Mic

TACOS, CARDS AND TEQUILA

TACOS, CARDS AND TEQUILA

2026 Home Buying Seminar (English Seminar)

2026 Home Buying Seminar (English Seminar)

Volunteer Appreciation

Volunteer Appreciation

DGC Sprouts Youth Garden Club's Drive-Through Recycling Event

DGC Sprouts Youth Garden Club's Drive-Through Recycling Event

Fat Rosie's Wednesday Loteria OR Trivia Fat with Stewpendous Productions!

Fat Rosie's Wednesday Loteria OR Trivia Fat with Stewpendous Productions!

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